First Tattoo questions

I'm considering getting a tattoo. I've always been interested in
getting one, and at my age (38), I feel like I don't really care what
others think, if I want one, I should get it.

So, here's what I'm thinking of doing, just looking for some thoughts
or suggestions about my approach:

I want the tattoo to represent something important in my life. So, I
thought of my daughter. I was actually thinking of getting her name in
some cool font.

* How do I avoid this looking like the name of my biker girlfriend?
* How do I avoid this looking like a memorial tattoo? My daughter is
8, and alive and well.
* Location: I was thinking lower leg/calf area.

What are your thoughts?

sblanky@gmail.com wrote:

> What are your thoughts?

Have her draw something for you. No, seriously. I've seen a couple of
cute tattoos based on childrens' drawings.

> * How do I avoid this looking like the name of my biker girlfriend?
> * How do I avoid this looking like a memorial tattoo?

Didn't you just write you don't care what others think? ;)

Nina
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"Nina Baltes" <chaotropic@gmx.de> wrote in message
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> sblanky@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> What are your thoughts?
>
> Have her draw something for you. No, seriously. I've seen a couple of cute
> tattoos based on childrens' drawings.
>
>> * How do I avoid this looking like the name of my biker girlfriend?
>> * How do I avoid this looking like a memorial tattoo?
>
> Didn't you just write you don't care what others think? ;)
>
> Nina
> --
> C'est les microbes qui auront le dernier mot.
> Louis Pasteur
> http://www.chaotropic.net

maybe he doesnt care what others think but still he might not want it to
resemble the 2 points above ; )

On Jan 12, 10:56 am, "sbla...@gmail.com" <sbla...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm considering getting a tattoo. I've always been interested in
> getting one, and at my age (38), I feel like I don't really care what
> others think, if I want one, I should get it.
>
> So, here's what I'm thinking of doing, just looking for some thoughts
> or suggestions about my approach:
>
> I want the tattoo to represent something important in my life. So, I
> thought of my daughter. I was actually thinking of getting her name in
> some cool font.
>
> * How do I avoid this looking like the name of my biker girlfriend?
> * How do I avoid this looking like a memorial tattoo? My daughter is
> 8, and alive and well.
> * Location: I was thinking lower leg/calf area.
>
> What are your thoughts?

Get it on your chest - near to your heart, right? Or on your forearm -
running from your elbow to your wrist. I worked with a woman who had
the names of her three children at the base of her skull with little
cherubs for each name. She wore her hair down and no one saw it, but
when she tied her hair up then you saw her tattoo. I never thought it
was a memorial tattoo and doubt anyone would without the stereotypical
cross or rest in peace included.

The kid art idea (elsewhere in this thread) would be cool, too. Get
that on your back and be sure to have your daughter sign it! Are you
built like a refrigerator? ;)

--
Curt

On Jan 12, 10:56 am, "sbla...@gmail.com" <sbla...@gmail.com> wrote:
sb> I'm considering getting a tattoo.
sb> I want the tattoo to represent something important in my life. So,
I
sb> thought of my daughter. I was actually thinking of getting her
name in
sb> some cool font.

sb> What are your thoughts?

You're idea is very, very sad.

Kavin

On Jan 12, 1:04 pm, Nina Baltes <chaotro...@gmx.de> wrote:

NB> Didn't you just write you don't care what others think? ;)

Doesn't care but asks our opinions. Hmmm . . .

Kavin

On Jan 12, 10:56*am, "sbla...@gmail.com" <sbla...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm considering getting a tattoo. I've always been interested in
> getting one, and at my age (38), I feel like I don't really care what
> others think, if I want one, I should get it.
>
> So, here's what I'm thinking of doing, just looking for some thoughts
> or suggestions about my approach:
>
> I want the tattoo to represent something important in my life. So, I
> thought of my daughter. I was actually thinking of getting her name in
> some cool font.
>
> * How do I avoid this looking like the name of my biker girlfriend?
> * How do I avoid this looking like a memorial tattoo? My daughter is
> 8, and alive and well.
> * Location: I was thinking lower leg/calf area.
>
> What are your thoughts?

So, I should clarify, I don't care about what people think ABOUT
WHETHER OR NOT I SHOULD GET ONE, but I was asking for opinions on the
specific questions I asked.

On Jan 12, 6:34*pm, "KavinTay...@gmail.com" <KavinTay...@gmail.com>
wrote:
> On Jan 12, 10:56 am, "sbla...@gmail.com" <sbla...@gmail.com> wrote:
> sb> I'm considering getting a tattoo.
> sb> I want the tattoo to represent something important in my life. So,
> I
> sb> thought of my daughter. I was actually thinking of getting her
> name in
> sb> some cool font.
>
> sb> What are your thoughts?
>
> You're idea is very, very sad.
>
> Kavin

Why?

On Jan 12, 11:09 pm, "sbla...@gmail.com" <sbla...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Jan 12, 6:34 pm, "KavinTay...@gmail.com" <KavinTay...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
kt> > You're idea is very, very sad.
>
> Why?

Because, if the best you can do to show how important your daughter is
to you is to have her name done in a "cool" font tattoo, I feel sad
for you.

And by the way, you're still just justifying getting a tattoo. You're
thinking if you get something that "symbolizes" something "important,"
your tattoo isn't just a tattoo.

You've always been interested in getting a tattoo, and this is the
best you can do? I could only laugh more if you wanted to know how to
do it in kanji.

Kavin

On Jan 13, 12:29*am, "KavinTay...@gmail.com" <KavinTay...@gmail.com>
wrote:
> On Jan 12, 11:09 pm, "sbla...@gmail.com" <sbla...@gmail.com> wrote:> On Jan 12, 6:34 pm, "KavinTay...@gmail.com" <KavinTay...@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
>
> kt> > You're idea is very, very sad.
>
>
>
> > Why?
>
> Because, if the best you can do to show how important your daughter is
> to you is to have her name done in a "cool" font tattoo, I feel sad
> for you.
>
> And by the way, you're still just justifying getting a tattoo. *You're
> thinking if you get something that "symbolizes" something "important,"
> your tattoo isn't just a tattoo.
>
> You've always been interested in getting a tattoo, and this is the
> best you can do? *I could only laugh more if you wanted to know how to
> do it in kanji.
>
> Kavin

I think I get what you're saying. I'm coming off like a lame poser?
That I don't truly understand the ethic and art of tattoo? I agree,
it's probably a fair criticism.

On Jan 13, 11:44 am, "sbla...@gmail.com" <sbla...@gmail.com> wrote:

> I think I get what you're saying. I'm coming off like a lame poser?
> That I don't truly understand the ethic and art of tattoo? I agree,
> it's probably a fair criticism.

No, you didn't get it at all.

So, who doesn't want you to get this tattoo?

Kavin

On Jan 13, 11:57*am, "KavinTay...@gmail.com" <KavinTay...@gmail.com>
wrote:
> On Jan 13, 11:44 am, "sbla...@gmail.com" <sbla...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I think I get what you're saying. I'm coming off like a lame poser?
> > That I don't truly understand the ethic and art of tattoo? I agree,
> > it's probably a fair criticism.
>
> No, you didn't get it at all.
>
> So, who doesn't want you to get this tattoo?
>
> Kavin

Nevermind. I did a little googling around... Turns out your the
resident asshole for this newsgroup (every newsgroup has one or more),
loving to bicker over semantics, and picking on newbies. I was just
hoping to get some help generating some ideas, from people more
experienced in the area. Nina and Curt seemed to understand that.
Thanks to anyone who can offer some suggestions.

On Jan 13, 6:38 pm, "sbla...@gmail.com" <sbla...@gmail.com> wrote:

<snipped a bunch of sniveling>

You still don't get it. And you're not only justifying getting a
tattoo, but you're trying to make me the bad guy. That's fine.
That's how you live your life.

I question why the tattoo has to be "significant." That's it. Your
words. And then you had to look for something significant. When you
found it, the best thing you could come up with was "a cool font."

For 38, you're immature. I never argued semantics. Motivation,
maybe. The psychology of your decision, definitely.

The fact you can't see I'm pushing you to examine your thought process
is understandable. And I'll wager it's typical of you.

And if you've REALLY researched, you'll see my advice is sound.

Kavin

On Jan 12, 10:56 am, "sbla...@gmail.com" <sbla...@gmail.com> wrote:

sb> I feel like I don't really care what
sb> others think,


Oh, and I guess that's the reason why you have to get some type of
"group" consensus on your decisions?

"Where can we stop on a family cross-country drive?"

"What watch should I buy?"

"Will my wife like diamond studs or drops better?"

"Dune?"

"Why do some IT people hate Microsoft, and some not really care?"


Yeah. Google is fun.

By the way, did you ever "grow a pair?"

I'd say not.

Kavin

sblanky@gmail.com <sblanky@gmail.com> wrote:
sgc> On Jan 13, 11:57?am, "KavinTay...@gmail.com" <KavinTay...@gmail.com>
>> No, you didn't get it at all.
sgc> Nevermind. I did a little googling around... Turns out your the
sgc> resident asshole for this newsgroup (every newsgroup has one or more),

HEY!

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